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It is good to note that when considering popcorn ceiling removal the most important step is to test it for asbestos especially for homes that were built before the 1980s since they were built using materials that contained asbestos in the paint texture and asbestos was found in textured ceilings and patching compounds but later on, it was banned due to it being a carcinogenic substance. To determine if the popcorn ceiling has asbestos the homeowner can scrap samples from the corner of the ceiling and send the sample to a lab for asbestos testing or use a home kit, and if in either case, the test is positive then the homeowner needs to contact a company that specializes in the removal of asbestos.

A known fact is that a hardworking owner can remove a popcorn ceiling using just a wide scraper, a spray bottle and a lot of plastic. It is worth noting that this method is cheap, but it takes a lot of time and hard work and creates a mess on the floor. Before beginning the procedure, the homeowner has to remove the furniture from the room and line the walls and floor with plastic sheets for easy cleanup. The spray bottle is then filled with water that has a small amount of soap then the mixture is sprayed on a square five-foot section of the ceiling then allowing the water to soak in the popcorn for ten minutes. It is good to state tha the homeowner should repeat the procedure then scrape it all down while being cautious not to put many gauges in the ceiling. The spray bottle has to be used carefully such that the person gets just enough water to soften the popcorn but not soak through and damage the drywall underneath. The ceiling below the popcorn will be an eyesore, it will take some time, materials, and effort to patch it up and smoothen it before it can be repainted and if the popcorn roof has been painted it will be hard for the water to soak in and scrapping will be more difficult. The homeowner will have to mud most of the ceiling or sand it if they want it to be smooth.

The homeowner can avoid the task of scraping the popcorn ceiling by hanging a new ceiling over it and the owner will need to hire a stud finder to make sure they know where the joints are or they can use lightweight drywall and very long screws just to make sure that they have gotten through the original ceiling to the joints. The homeowner needs to remember that since they will be dealing with a new ceiling, they have to do the finishing work of mudding, taping, and sanding drywall to prepare it for paint.A Quick History of Businesses